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generic programming

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

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A style of computer programming in which algorithms are written in terms of to-be-specified-later types that are then instantiated when needed for specific types provided as parameters.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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  • Czech: generické programování — style of computer programming
  • Finnish: geneerinen ohjelmointi — style of computer programming
  • German: generische Programmierung — style of computer programming
  • Polish: programowanie uogólnione — style of computer programming
  • Romanian: programare generică — style of computer programming